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My bowels moved...and so did the scale!

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I have to admit that I had been a little disappointed in the scale since WLS. I gained 5.5 lbs after the operation and although I knew mentally that it was from the surgery and the gas and bloating, emotionally, I felt disappointed that the scale went back up. I had worked so hard on the pre-op diet and stuck with the plan and gaining weight wasn't part of my plan. You can tell yourself it's not a big deal over and over, but when you want to see results, it's difficult to face the reality of it.

 

On Friday, my doctor suggested that I take Mirilax because I hadn't had a bm. On Saturday, nothing...but on Sunday...holy crap! I had no idea that a liquid diet could still produce all of that. I don't mean to be gross, I use this as educational purposes for those who go after me! And you will go!

 

I got on the scale this morning and I am happy to report that I have lost those 5.5 lbs again along with another .5 for a total of ....drum roll please... 6 lbs!!

 

I knew that it was short term, and I'm glad it's over!!

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hey - i'm glad you're gross!! i need to read these things so when it's my turn, i won't freak out. i've already learned a ton from all of you. i appreciate your honesty and dedication.

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I have to laugh! You said "holy crap". I can't stop laughing. It was funny. The situation was not (I remember that). I take gummy fiber from Target now and I LOVE them! Says to take 2x a day; I take 3 and I have no more worries. Congrats on your success!!!

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Too funny!!! I love your description of you "BM" I have a 5 year old and we clap every time she goes like a big girl. Good job keep up the hard work!

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I noticed that I have been constipated--definately not regular. I even gained 2 pounds last week. (I am 3 weeks post op yesterday) That is reassuring. I am going to try some of that and see if that works. I noticed I don't even have much gas anymore. I guess I can't complain too much about that though :)

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